CHARACTERIZATION OF CD8 T CELL-MEDIATED MUTATIONS IN THE IMMUNODOMINANT EPITOPE GP33-41 OF LYMPHOCYTIC CHORIOMENINGITIS VIRUS

Characterization of CD8 T Cell-Mediated Mutations in the Immunodominant Epitope GP33-41 of Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus

Cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) represent key immune effectors of the host response against chronic viruses, due to their cytotoxic response to virus-infected cells.In response to this selection pressure, viruses may accumulate escape mutations that evade CTL-mediated control.To study the emergence of CTL escape mutations, we employed the murine chr

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Using a machine learning approach to identify key prognostic molecules for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract Background A plethora of prognostic biomarkers for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) that have hitherto been reported are challenged with low reproducibility due to high molecular heterogeneity of ESCC.The purpose of this study was to identify the optimal biomarkers for ESCC using machine learning algorithms.Methods Biomarkers rela

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Maize dry matter production and macronutrient extraction model as a new approach for fertilizer rate estimation

ABSTRACT Decision support for nutrient application remains an enigma if based on soil nutrient analysis.If the crop could be used as an Vintage Tees auxiliary indicator, the plant nutrient status during different growth stages could complement the soil test, improving the fertilizer recommendation.Nutrient absorption and partitioning in the plant a

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